A fluid stream pulse damper (12) having a fluid conduit (20) defining a fluid path (18) and a fluid flow direction (18). The conduit (20) has an inlet end (34) and an outlet end (36). A damper body (22) in the conduit (20) intersects the fluid path (18). An energy absorber (24) attached to the damper body (22) operates in resistance to fluid flowing in the conduit (20).